General Accounting SME

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your role and responsibilities

The Processing Lead is responsible for both executing and overseeing the full RTR cycle, including journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, financial reporting, tax accounting, and month-end close. This role blends hands-on processing expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and supervise daily RTR activities across all process areas.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Maintain and enhance GL systems and accounting platforms.
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies in account reconciliations.
• Process and oversee intercompany transactions and settlements.
• Ensure proper processing, tracking and reporting of inventory, costs, fixed assets, and project expenses.
• Support tax accounting, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Process and coordinate monthly close and consolidation activities.
• Prepare financial and management reports for stakeholders.

• Develop and implement strategies to meet team and business objectives.
• Set clear goals, monitor performance, and provide coaching and feedback, together with team lead.
• Work with team lead to optimize resource allocation and drive team productivity.
• Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.
• Lead change initiatives and ensure smooth transitions.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Present regular updates on team performance and achievements.

• Identify inefficiencies and implement automation and standardization solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support CI targets.
• Use data analytics to provide insights and recommendations for process enhancements.
• Simplify and streamline RTR processes for greater effectiveness.

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and legal regulations.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely completion.
• Maintain up-to-date escalation matrices and Desk Top Procedures.
• Track and report SLAs and key performance indicators.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

1. Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, preferably CPA, or Finance, Business, Economics, or related field with relevant RTR Experience.
2. 4-6 years of experience in Finance and Accounting, including:
• At least 4 years in General Accounting
• At least 4 years in a BPO setting
• Minimum 2 years in People Management, is a plus
3. Strong understanding of accounting principles and RTR processes.
4. Expertise in journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
5. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in data analysis.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is an advantage.
8. Knowledge of GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS is a plus.
9. Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
10. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and relationship-building skills.
11. Flexibility to work varied hours and meet tight deadlines.
12. Proven experience in supervisory roles and team leadership, is a plus.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexualorientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability,neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is alsocommitted to compliance with all fair employment practices regardingcitizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Client-provided location(s): Manila, Philippines

Job ID: IBM-52072

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-09T15:47:50